Each year the Illinois State University Alumni Association recognizes individuals who personify the University’s tradition as an environment for excellence. Hear in the video above from this year’s nominators why it is important to recognize outstanding alumni and how recipients reacted when learning they received the award.

Recipients are honored by the association at a recognition dinner where they have the opportunity to speak and formally accept the award. The dinner is also the time that the association will present the Future Alumni Leader Award to a current Illinois State undergraduate or graduate student.